Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
garrison
IPA transcription: [ɡ'æɹɪsən]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
garrison, fort
Meaning:
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
garrison
Meaning:
station (troops) in a fort or garrison
Usage examples
The little garrison prepared for the defence.
He also got the garrison under, and demolished the citadel.
The garrison was generously permitted to retire with the honors of war.
Robert of Artois, with the Earl of Stafford, was left with a garrison to hold the town.
On his way the Spaniard captured the small fortress of Conquet and put the garrison to the sword.
The place was strongly fortified, and the garrison, though comparatively weak, defended it with great bravery.
The news, therefore, of what was intended speedily reached the garrison, whom it filled with indignation and horror.
"With the Federal garrison concentrated in Sumter and the batteries going up everywhere, matters begin to look dangerous."
The garrison, snatching up their arms, hurried to repel their attack upon the gates, every man hastening in that direction.
When they reached the citadel, Lennox and all the officers in the garrison were assembled to bid their chief a short adieu.